Smooth MT4 execution, but fees need to be clearer

Name: Smooth MT4 execution, but fees need to be clearer
Item: Fxchief
Rating: 4
Author: Fatima Al-Farsi

I’m Fatima from Ajman and I’ve been trading on FXChief mostly during London/NY overlap. The MT4 connection has been stable for me and my market orders on majors usually fill without drama. Spreads are generally okay on my side, and the platform didn’t freeze even on busy news candles. What I didn’t love is how easy it is to miss the smaller costs (like overnight swap differences between pairs and some processing/side charges depending on the payment method). Nothing felt “hidden” after I asked, but I would prefer the cost breakdown to be more obvious inside the client area before you fund. Overall I’m satisfied and I’ll keep the account, but I’m watching total trading costs more closely now.

Experience: 6 months
Country: United Arab Emirates
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 4/5
Withdrawal experience: 4/5
Support rating: 4/5

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